Borek begins his tenure with a call for a ‘new relationship’ with indigenous peoples – NBC 7 Miami (51)

SANTIAGO DE CHILE – The leftist Gabriel Borek, who took over the presidency of Chile on Friday, this Saturday, on his first day as head of state, called for the creation of a “new relationship” between the government and indigenous peoples, after a party with representatives of these communities at La Moneda Palace.

After the special ceremony held at the Executive Residence in Santiago, in which the First Lady, Irina Karamanos participated, Buric stressed the need to achieve a “multicultural work” that strengthens relations with indigenous peoples, “which is vital to building a just society. And a dignified Chile”, as The president posted it on his social networks.

Representatives of Yagán, Lican Antai, Rapa Nui, Mapuche Lafkenche, Mapuche de la Füta Warria, Mapuche Pewenche and Diaguita.

The youngest president with the most votes in Chilean history

Borek on Friday, at the age of 36, became the youngest and most voted president in Chilean history, just a decade after taking his first steps into public life as a student leader.

Now, as president, he will have to contend with a complex complex inherited from the outgoing administration, including an unprecedented immigration crisis, rising rural violence in the South, an economy weakened by the pandemic and inflation at historical rates.

He settled in La Moneda Palace with a cabinet of 14 women and 10 men, to promote a “feminist government”, where he would also be accompanied by several former student leaders who, like him, emerged from the street protests of 2011 and 2012.

Chilean leftist Gabriel Borek elected their new president on Sunday.

The president took office at a ceremony in Congress in the nearby port of Valparaíso, in which, faithful to his style, he appeared without a tie, at the end of which he said: “We will do everything in our power to rise to the challenges we face as a nation.”

Back in the capital, he gave a traditional speech from one of the balconies of Government House, which started about an hour late because Borek deviated from protocol several times and approached some who were waiting for him outside the palace, even taking some time to take selfies with some of the children.

“We came here to give ourselves the body and soul to commit to making life better in our country,” he said at the beginning of his message, stressing the importance of unity among Chileans to walk the path of hope. “Chile will be a dignified and just country.” He stressed that “the road will undoubtedly be long and difficult.”

A prayer for Chile

Shortly before noon on Saturday, Borek left La Moneda for Santiago’s cathedral, located in the heart of the capital, next to the Plaza de Armas, which was the scene of his first public activity as president with the official ecumenical prayer. to the people of Chile.

“Improving coexistence will allow us to face difficult situations. We, Mr. President, will always pray for you and the government authorities,” said the Archbishop of Santiago, Celestino Os, during the service.

The mass, which is recognized as a traditional act, was attended by the authorities of the three authorities, as well as members of the Constituent Assembly and representatives of the various religious denominations.

In response to a question at the end of the sermon, Senate President and Socialist Party member Alvaro Elizalde noted that with Borek, who succeeds conservative Sebastian Pinera, “a different phase begins” after “the completion of a government that was disastrous.”

“We hope that with this new session led by President Borek, the prevailing atmosphere of coexistence in the country can be improved and profound changes promoted,” he added.